Mill Creek Elementary School

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Mill Creek Elementary School ranks 839 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mill Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Statesboro, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 579 students. The school is part of the Bulloch County School District, which is ranked 96 out of 203 school districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Mill Creek Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to other schools in the district, it consistently underperforms on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.9% of 3rd graders, 26.8% of 4th graders, and 36.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly lower than the Bulloch County averages. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.64% to 75.47% over the past few years, which is much higher than the other nearby schools in the district.

When compared to other schools in the Bulloch County district, such as Brooklet Elementary and Nevils Elementary, Mill Creek Elementary consistently underperforms on test scores and has a declining statewide ranking, dropping from 599 out of 1,233 Georgia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 839 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024. This suggests the need for targeted intervention and improvement strategies to address the unique challenges faced by the school and its community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

239 Beasley Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461

(912) 212-8780

District: Bulloch County

SchoolDigger Rank:
839^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,747

Students who attend Mill Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Langston Chapel Middle School
High:	Statesboro High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 580

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.6%

White:

22.8%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mill Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 67.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Bulloch County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.6%), White (22.8%), Hispanic (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mill Creek Elementary School is 12.7, which is the 3^rd best among 9 elementary schools in the Bulloch County School District. (See more...)

Compare Mill Creek Elementary School employs 45.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mill Creek Elementary School is $10,747, which is the 3^rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Bulloch County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mill Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bulloch County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bulloch County 96^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mill Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	49.43	642^nd	1101	41.7%
2007	57.97	533^rd	1125	52.6%
2008	37.23	794^th	1134	30.0%
2009	45.75	704^th	1133	37.9%
2010	44.59	770^th	1183	34.9%
2011	52.36	680^th	1212	43.9%
2012	58.17	610^th	1201	49.2%
2013	61.65	558^th	1225	54.4%
2014	48.62	762^nd	1231	38.1%
2015	45.34	626^th	1240	49.5%
2016	47.84	599^th	1233	51.4%
2017	43.93	645^th	1205	46.5%
2018	43.69	658^th	1209	45.6%
2019	43.94	671^st	1234	45.6%
2021	45.73	612^th	1214	49.6%
2022	39.65	710^th	1244	42.9%
2023	26.05	895^th	1242	27.9%
2024	30.76	839^th	1248	32.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mill Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	235	283	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	529
2001	236	256	7	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	504
2002	216	295	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
2003	216	295	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
2004	250	343	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	599
2005	246	352	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	19	622
2006	249	334	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	22	616
2007	248	371	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	20	652
2008	235	362	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	29	644
2009	227	390	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	39	668
2010	212	394	15	22	1	0	25	0	669
2011	211	393	9	25	1	0	27	0	666
2012	200	372	30	35	1	0	28	0	666
2013	224	396	19	31	1	0	34	0	705
2014	223	380	12	29	2	1	30	0	677
2015	209	395	21	31	3	1	25	0	685
2016	227	410	17	32	1	1	27	0	715
2017	207	421	26	30	1	1	29	0	715
2018	222	420	7	33	1	2	35	0	720
2019	173	378	11	43	2	1	22	0	630
2020	179	342	10	37	1	1	18	0	588
2021	191	307	10	37	3	2	29	0	579
2022	162	329	14	42	0	2	33	0	582
2023	153	338	11	44	0	3	30	0	579
2024	132	363	5	48	1	4	27	0	580

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mill Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	529	39.0	13.6	65
2001	504	36.5	13.8	63.7
2002	521	37.0	14.1	70.4
2003	521	37.0	14.1	70.4
2004	599	41.0	14.6	72.8
2005	622	48.5	12.8	72.3
2006	616	46.5	13.2	70.4
2007	652	47.0	13.9	70.9
2008	644	52.0	12.4	72.4
2009	668	52.6	12.7	71.9
2010	669	47.3	14.1	69.2
2011	666	42.1	15.8	74.6
2012	666	39.5	16.8	75.4
2013	705	42.8	16.4	75.6
2014	677	43.3	15.6	75.9
2015	685	42.0	16.3	78.4
2016	715	44.0	16.2	76.5
2017	715	47.3	15.1	76.5
2018	720	47.5	15.1	76
2019	630	48.5	12.9	72.2
2020	588	46.9	12.5	74.1
2021	579	43.9	13.1	70.6
2022	582	43.9	13.2	n/a
2023	579	44.5	13.0	75.5
2024	580	45.6	12.7	93.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mill Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	529	39.0	13.6	65
2001	504	36.5	13.8	63.7
2002	521	37.0	14.1	70.4
2003	521	37.0	14.1	70.4
2004	599	41.0	14.6	72.8
2005	622	48.5	12.8	72.3
2006	616	46.5	13.2	70.4
2007	652	47.0	13.9	70.9
2008	644	52.0	12.4	72.4
2009	668	52.6	12.7	71.9
2010	669	47.3	14.1	69.2
2011	666	42.1	15.8	74.6
2012	666	39.5	16.8	75.4
2013	705	42.8	16.4	75.6
2014	677	43.3	15.6	75.9
2015	685	42.0	16.3	78.4
2016	715	44.0	16.2	76.5
2017	715	47.3	15.1	76.5
2018	720	47.5	15.1	76
2019	630	48.5	12.9	72.2
2020	588	46.9	12.5	74.1
2021	579	43.9	13.1	70.6
2022	582	43.9	13.2	n/a
2023	579	44.5	13.0	75.5
2024	580	45.6	12.7	93.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$524 (6.4%)	$7,649 (93.6%)	$8,173
2018	$561 (6.3%)	$8,353 (93.7%)	$8,914
2019	$558 (5.2%)	$10,189 (94.8%)	$10,747

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Creek Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 671^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 895^th of 1242 Elementary schools	17.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Elementary School)	40.4	18.9	21.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bulloch County)	38.8	33.1	5.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Elementary School)	64	26.7	37.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bulloch County)	54.9	41.9	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Elementary School)	23.7	25	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bulloch County)	34	29.7	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Elementary School)	48.5	38.6	9.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bulloch County)	44.6	43.7	0.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Elementary School)	43.3	28.2	15.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bulloch County)	41.4	39.8	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Elementary School)	32	15.4	16.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bulloch County)	40.4	36.6	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Mill Creek Elementary School)	27.8	21.8	6%
5th Grade Science (Bulloch County)	40.3	37.1	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	630	579	8.1%
African American	378	338	10.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	11	11
Hispanic	43	44	2.3%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	173	153	11.6%
Two or More Races	22	30	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.2%	75.5%	3.3%

Schools Near Mill Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mill Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	239 Beasley Rd	Statesboro	30461	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8780	580	46	12.7	93.8%	132 (22.8%)	363 (62.6%)	48 (8.3%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (4.7%)	30.8	839^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.8%		26	895^th of 1242 public elementary schools	27.9%	56	20.9	26.8	36.3	37.2	39.0	28.8	22.5	$10,747	$558	$10,189
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Cawana Rd	Statesboro	30461	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8800	756	56	13.5	80.0%	210 (27.8%)	412 (54.5%)	68 (9.0%)	13 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.7%)	30.1	853^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	31.7%		36.6	745^th of 1242 public elementary schools	40.0%	108	27.7	20.6	39.0	40.6	31.5	31.4	18.1	$8,676	$453	$8,223
Mattie Lively Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	204 Debbie Dr	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8760	608	49	12.3	93.4%	207 (34.0%)	305 (50.2%)	58 (9.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.6%)	36.2	751^st of 1248 public elementary schools	39.8%		25.1	913^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.5%	162	38.1	25.0	27.2	47.6	40.0	25.9	25.0	$10,219	$973	$9,247
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	421 W Main St	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8680	731	54	13.4	55.8%	302 (41.3%)	341 (46.6%)	36 (4.9%)	15 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.7%)	59.3	457^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.4%		49.8	554^th of 1242 public elementary schools	55.4%	97	47.7	44.5	44.4	55.1	54.5	34.3	35.2	$9,567	$430	$9,137
Langston Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Langston Chapel Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8700	647	62	10.4	100.0%	115 (17.8%)	372 (57.5%)	106 (16.4%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.1%)	14	1118^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.4%		15.4	1085^th of 1242 public elementary schools	12.6%	33	16.1	12.5	29.2	16.1	21.6	22.9	9.4	$11,099	$1,635	$9,464
Brooklet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 W Lane St	Brooklet	30415	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8300	801	57	14.0	44.7%	606 (75.7%)	70 (8.7%)	61 (7.6%)	28 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.4%)	91.9	113^th of 1248 public elementary schools	90.9%		90.3	130^th of 1242 public elementary schools	89.5%	17	57.9	55.8	74.8	69.2	74.1	82.4	75.6	$8,479	$255	$8,224
Portal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	328 Grady St S	Portal	30450	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8340	430	30	14.1	83.7%	258 (60.0%)	117 (27.2%)	25 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.5%)	61.9	436^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.1%		59.8	447^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.0%	11	41.5	33.9	48.5	63.1	49.2	50.0	40.9	$10,863	$789	$10,074
Nevils Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8438 Nevils Groveland Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8320	453	35	12.9	61.4%	337 (74.4%)	41 (9.1%)	43 (9.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	80.1	229^th of 1248 public elementary schools	81.7%		77.6	257^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.3%	28	44.8	47.9	65.8	50.7	66.2	64.4	65.8	$10,122	$448	$9,674
Stilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15569 Ga Highway 119	Brooklet	30415	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8480	453	35	12.8	63.4%	381 (84.1%)	20 (4.4%)	27 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	45.8	615^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.7%		20.5	999^th of 1242 public elementary schools	19.6%	384	55.4	27.8	43.9	44.6	31.6	31.8	31.8	$10,442	$741	$9,701
Metter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33661 Ga Highway 129 S	Metter	30439	Candler County	Candler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 685-5050	993	67	14.7	91.5%	474 (47.7%)	277 (27.9%)	186 (18.7%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.2%)	40.3	689^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.8%		37.9	726^th of 1242 public elementary schools	41.5%	37	33.6	25.3	34.2	30.8	37.0	47.7	38.6	$8,429	$866	$7,563

Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 580 students attended Mill Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mill Creek Elementary School?

Students at Mill Creek Elementary School are 63% African American, 23% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Mill Creek Elementary School a good school?

Mill Creek Elementary School ranks 839^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Mill Creek Elementary School in?

Bulloch County

What schools do graduates of Mill Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mill Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Langston Chapel Middle School
High : Statesboro High School

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